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Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Opens New Excellence Center for Development of Organic Materials

he purpose of the center is the development of processes for organic semiconductor devices such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic solar cells.

30 Oct 2008

Researchers Develop Roll-to-Roll Technology for Mass Production of Flexible OLED

Researchers working in the European ROLLED project have developed a flexible OLED element that can be mass produced using roll-to-roll printing technology. The OLED elements can be used to add value to product packages. ...

29 Oct 2008

UNSW Reports First Silicon Solar Cell to Achieve the Milestone of 25 per cent Effiency

UNSW's ARC Photovoltaic Centre of Excellence has again asserted its leadership in solar cell technology by reporting the first silicon solar cell to achieve the milestone of 25 per cent effiency. The UNSW ARC Phot...

24 Oct 2008

The Most Advanced and Powerful Electron Microscope on the Planet Installed at New Centre for Electron Microscopy

The most advanced and powerful electron microscope on the planet—capable of unprecedented resolution—has been installed in the new Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy at McMaster University. "We a...

21 Oct 2008

Wacker Makes Plans for Construction of New Polysilicon Production Plant

Wacker Chemie AG plans to construct a new polysilicon production plant at its Nünchritz site (Saxony, Germany) with a nominal annual capacity of 10,000 metric tons. The Munich-based chemical company announced this d...

19 Oct 2008

New Solar Energy Material Overcomes All Obstacles to Produce Maximum Energy

Researchers have created a new material that overcomes two of the major obstacles to solar power: it absorbs all the energy contained in sunlight, and generates electrons in a way that makes them easier to capture. O...

17 Oct 2008

IMOMEC Develop Method to Stabilize Nanomorphology of Organic Solar Cells

With these stabilized solar cells, efficiencies were achieved comparable to state-of-the-art organic solar cells. This breakthrough paves the way to commercial organic solar cells with an operational lifetime of over 5 years

15 Oct 2008

European Scientists Gather to Pave Way for Brighter Future in Optical Circuits

By working together to share costs and know-how, European researchers are shaking up the way research and development is carried out on optical chips. Optics has come a long way since the 1960s. Today, it is more than...

14 Oct 2008

DOE Invests $24 million in New Solar Energy Grid Integration Systems (SEGIS)

The project will involve 12 industry teams from around the country. DOE will invest up to $24 million in FY08 and beyond on the project, depending on the availability of funds.

10 Oct 2008

PANalytical to Launch New Range of X-Ray Metrology Solutions at Semicon Europa 2008

PANalytical will launch new products and showcase its full range
of innovative X-ray metrology solutions on booth #144 at Semicon Europa 2008,
October 7-9, Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre, Germany.

2 Oct 2008

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Photovoltaics News

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Opens New Excellence Center for Development of Organic Materials

Researchers Develop Roll-to-Roll Technology for Mass Production of Flexible OLED

UNSW Reports First Silicon Solar Cell to Achieve the Milestone of 25 per cent Effiency

The Most Advanced and Powerful Electron Microscope on the Planet Installed at New Centre for Electron Microscopy

Wacker Makes Plans for Construction of New Polysilicon Production Plant

New Solar Energy Material Overcomes All Obstacles to Produce Maximum Energy

IMOMEC Develop Method to Stabilize Nanomorphology of Organic Solar Cells

European Scientists Gather to Pave Way for Brighter Future in Optical Circuits

DOE Invests $24 million in New Solar Energy Grid Integration Systems (SEGIS)

PANalytical to Launch New Range of X-Ray Metrology Solutions at Semicon Europa 2008

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

Discover Advanced Solutions for Thickness and Flaw Inspection with the OmniScan™ X4 Flaw Detector

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Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman Spectroscopy

Revealing the Strength of Functionally Gradient Alloys Through Multiscale Characterization

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Photovoltaics News

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

1Excelitas Technologies Announces Consolidation Plans to Strengthen Noblelight Operations in Germany

2Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

3Researchers Reveal Rare-Earth-Free Polymer

4New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

5A New Advance in Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

6The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

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